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JUNE 2, 2022

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants.

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AUGUST 15, 2023

It’s easy to confuse ‘using technology’ with digital tools. Your school passed iPads out to all classes. Then, see how to fix them: Only use iPads in place of books or game-play? Next time, use them to teach digital tools, how-to lessons (i.e., Take pictures with iPads.

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EdNews Daily

SEPTEMBER 9, 2016

As a society, it is our responsibility to ensure youth are fully aware as well as educated about digital citizenship. Education institutions, parents, community programs and youth organizations must make digital citizenship a priority to ensure our young leaders are on solid ground for a positive future.

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APRIL 21, 2020

Here’s what I currently use to teach from home or can easily arrange: Have necessary apps on iPads and smartphones. Have a digital notetaking program–Evernote, OneNote, Notability, or Google Keep for example. Instead, I loaded the document onto my iPad (or laptop) and interacted with it there.

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JULY 13, 2015

Q: Typing on the iPad keyboard is slow. A: Here’s one time-saving tip: IPads and most Smartphones will add a period (which inconveniently is on the second screen) if you double-space. They’re always brief and always focused. You have to access two different screens to type most messages.

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MAY 22, 2023

Kids will love having a valid reason to use Mom’s smartphone camera. Any age: Explore the night sky using an iPad app like GoSkyWatch. These aren’t print–these are digital, on an iPad, a desktop, or a mobile device. These have the advantage of sounding hip and as such, appeal to digital natives.

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DECEMBER 8, 2023

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from the digital device, recognize that critical thinking and problem-solving apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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DECEMBER 17, 2020

Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. If not, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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The CoolCatTeacher

FEBRUARY 11, 2019

I’ve also added some of my favorite new productivity tools for my smartphone, iPad, and a few new ones for my Mac. My students can use their iPhones/iPads or computers to follow along and see the slides. Here are some digital citizenship hyperdocs you can use of mine. Show Notes 1. Get to know hyperdocs.

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AUGUST 21, 2019

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Parents love encouraging their kids to play with iPads and iPhones but it’s not their job to teach them how to do it right.

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APRIL 19, 2023

Would you trade your smartphone for a 1983 Nokia mobile phone? She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. The next time your school decides to investigate paperless classrooms, offer to take charge.

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NOVEMBER 13, 2020

Kids are fond of using gadgets such as iPads and smartphones as part of having fun. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. 4 Improves Kids Understanding of the World .

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NOVEMBER 30, 2018

Cargo-Bot —logic iPad game. Move the Turtle –programming via iPad for middle school. App Inventor –build Android apps on a smartphones; from MIT. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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DECEMBER 8, 2022

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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APRIL 12, 2019

Today, my teacher colleagues tell me kids arrive at school already comfortable in the use of iPads and smartphones, doing movements like swipe, squeeze, and flick better than most adults. Even a decade ago, technology was an extra class in student schedules where now, it is a life skill. 22 Websites and 4 Posters to Teach Mouse Skills.

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DECEMBER 19, 2019

Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone and iPad. If not, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-12 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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MAY 25, 2017

Bring the latest version of Google Maps on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. iPad, Chromebook, Laptop, Netbook, or Smartphone. Instead, bring a Chromebook, netbook, tablet PC, iPad, or Smartphone. Many of these can be used on an iPhone, smartphone, or iPad. Any ideas?).

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DECEMBER 6, 2019

Every year in preparation for December, I post lots of coding activities that students can complete with their computers, on the Internet, or using iPads, but this year, I want to do something different. They’re actually fun. Let’s go back to the roots of coding. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-18 technology for 30 years.

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APRIL 5, 2019

A School License is a multi-user PDF of most books (or videos where available) we offer–textbooks, curricula, lesson plans, student workbooks, and more–that can be used on every digital device in your school–iPads, Macs, PCs, Chromebooks, laptops, netbooks, smartphones, iPods. As many as the school wants.

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MAY 12, 2016

Install Waze on your smartphone or iPad (here’s my review of Waze ). They are geared for people who are manipulating digital device one-handed, half their attention on the phone and the rest on traffic, meaning: they’re simple and straight-forward. iPad, Chromebook, or Laptop, or Netbook. Conference App.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. If they don’t, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. Could some be nested under other pages to make them easier to find?

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APRIL 11, 2019

When these “digital natives” show up in my classroom, they have played with iPads and their parents’ smartphones enough to know how to swipe, tap, squeeze, and shake, but they know none of the nuances required to morph the device from a toy to a productivity tool. Let’s take a quick test. Are you a geek?

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MARCH 19, 2018

The poster child for a cutting-edge classroom over the years has included computers (back in your mom’s schooldays), iPads (a surprisingly long time ago), 3D printing, Maker Space, and G Suite. By now, those have all been mainstreamed, with savvy parents asking, “What else do you offer?”

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JANUARY 24, 2019

Their products are wireless, Bluetooth- and/or USB-connectable, and their SPARKvue software runs on Mac and Windows platforms, Chromebooks, iPads, iPhones, and Android. can of soda, and smart enough to automatically sync with your desktop, smartphone, or iPad. It can detect movement within a range of 15 cm to 4 m. Collect data.

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DECEMBER 18, 2018

Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. If they don’t, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. Could some be nested under other pages to make them easier to find?

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DECEMBER 8, 2020

Let’s reinforce that goal by stepping away from digital device, recognize that these skills — critical thinking and problem-solving — apply to any part of life, even without a computer, iPad, or smartphone in hand. All kids need is their brain which happily, every child carries with them.

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JANUARY 18, 2016

Here’s how it works: Log into your account from any device (laptop, desktop–Mac or Windows–Chromebook, iPad, or even a smartphone) and Storyboard That automatically adapts to your device using its HTML5 responsive web design. Jacqui Murray has been teaching K-8 technology for 15 years.

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APRIL 30, 2015

Most programming classes, training, and games take place on websites, but with the popularity of iPads, developers created apps to put the learning where kids live. The game approach feels much like typical games youngers are already playing on their iPads and Smartphones. Conclusion.

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MAY 31, 2017

UWorld College Prep can be used on iPads, smartphones, or desktop computers. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum. It is free to try for thirty days. How to get started.

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MAY 20, 2015

Bring the latest version of the Google Maps app on your smartphone or iPad, complete with audio directions. iPad, Chromebook, or netbook. Instead, bring a Chromebook, netbook, tablet PC, or iPad. Many of these can be used on an iPhone, smartphone, or iPad. a scanner (for paperwork, business cards).

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DECEMBER 18, 2017

Check the appearance of your blog –View it on a smartphone, Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. If they don’t, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. Could some be nested under other pages to save room and/or make them easier to find?

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AUGUST 1, 2019

To get started, I needed a mobile device (like an iPhone, Android phone, or an iPad–the latter is recommended), a Bluetooth connection, and a risk-takers mentality. Suggestion : I started on my iPhone but quickly switched to my iPad. I tell you this because, if I can build a robot with this system, any six-year-old (and up) can.

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DECEMBER 15, 2016

Check the appearance of your blog on a smartphone , Chromebook, and iPad to see if those venues display properly. If they don’t, consider switching to a responsive theme that auto-adjusts for a variety of digital devices. Could some be nested under other pages to save room and/or make them easier to find?

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APRIL 7, 2015

She broadcast the class on her iPad with her Google Hangouts (GHO) app, sent me an invite, and that’s it. Additionally, the app is considerably different from the computer tool, which differs also from the smartphone version. I’m in California; she’s in DC. I saw everything she did.

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SEPTEMBER 12, 2018

It started with a push for desktop computers which soon expanded to iPads and the wonderful apps (like art programs) that made tablets essential tools. Quickly after iPads, schools fell in love with Chromebooks and their amazing ability to allow students to collaborate and share, not to mention their ease of maintenance.

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OCTOBER 31, 2016

Many students enter kindergarten with a basic knowledge of digital devices like iPads and smartphones, but this rarely includes the use of a mouse. She is the editor/author of over a hundred tech ed resources including a K-8 technology curriculum , K-8 keyboard curriculum, K-8 Digital Citizenship curriculum.

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Baker's B.Y.O.D.

NOVEMBER 30, 2013

I''m partial to the white lined paper background, as you will see in this example I created: [link] I used the Animoby app on my iPad to create this screencast of the literary device, Personification. While Animoby works great on tablets, I wonder if a paired down version could be available for smartphones.

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